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Marlette, MI
City in Sanilac County, Michigan.
Population
1,850
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,146
ZIP codes
0
Marlette and its ZIP codes
Marlette at a glance
- Marlette is about 6.4 times as dense as Michigan as a whole.
- The median household income is $48,571, 33% below the Michigan median of $72,875.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,300 (43% below Michigan) and median rent is $873 a month.
Local data for Marlette, MI
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Marlette, MI, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$48,571
Poverty rate
18.0%
Median home value
$132,300
Median rent
$873/mo
Homeownership
56.1%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
25.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (372), Irish Americans (196), Mexican Americans (143).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Sanilac County. PPP loans are for Marlette.
Unemployment rate
5.5%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,984
10,347 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,754
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$320M
FY 2026, $7,870 per person
How people get to work
Marlette, MI, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.9%
- Carpooled15.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 25.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Marlette, MI, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: cold wave
Storm events since 1996
349
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
29
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
80° / 15°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Marlette, MI, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.0%
U.S. 33.3% +6.7 pts
Diabetes
13.0%
U.S. 12.1% +0.9 pts
Smoking
18.6%
U.S. 12.8% +5.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.1%
U.S. 11.1% -3.0 pts
Cities near Marlette
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CliffordVillage | 5.1 mi | 1.5 |
| KingstonVillage | 7.8 mi | 1 |
| North BranchVillage | 8.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Brown CityCity | 9.4 mi | 1.1 |
| SnoverCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.4 |
| MayvilleVillage | 14 mi | 1.1 |
| SanduskyCity | 14 mi | 2.1 |
| PeckVillage | 14 mi | 1 |
| MelvinVillage | 15 mi | 1 |
| Barnes LakeCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| FostoriaCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 4 |
| Millers LakeCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.5 |
| Cass CityVillage | 19 mi | 1.8 |
| CaroCity | 20 mi | 2.9 |
| YaleCity | 20 mi | 1.4 |
| ColumbiavilleVillage | 21 mi | 0.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Marlette, MI in?
- Marlette is in Sanilac County, Michigan.
- What is the population of Marlette, MI?
- About 1,850 people live in Marlette, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Marlette?
- Nearby places include Clifford (5.1 mi), Kingston (7.8 mi), North Branch (8.7 mi), Brown City (9.4 mi), Snover (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023